Senior Financial Analyst

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Long-term career stability

Collaborative team environment

Free parking

Job summary

Strive Recruitment Inc. is assisting a prominent real estate development group in Vancouver seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. This role focuses on project-related financial analysis, development proformas, and detailed financial modelling to support large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in real estate development finance and demonstrate strong analytical and Excel skills. The position offers career stability and growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in real estate development finance or similar roles.
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Experience building development proformas and cash flow models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project proformas and financial models.
• Perform scenario analysis and 'what-if' modelling for projects.
• Prepare financial packages to support internal approvals.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA or CFA designation

Job description

THE ROLE

STRIVE is partnered with one of Vancouver’s most well‑established and diversified real estate development groups as they look to hire a Senior Financial Analyst for their growing finance team. This is a newly created Senior Financial Analyst position driven by the company’s significant development pipeline and long‑term growth plans. Despite broader market slowdowns, the business continues to move forward with a substantial pipeline of major mixed‑use and residential projects across the Lower Mainland, providing excellent long‑term stability and career growth potential.

The Senior Financial Analyst role will sit within the development finance group and focus heavily on project‑related FP&A, development proformas, financial modelling, capital planning, and project feasibility analysis. Working closely with development, construction, sales, marketing, and finance teams, this position offers excellent exposure across the full lifecycle of large‑scale real estate projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the analytical and strategic side of development finance and wants to play a meaningful role in shaping major projects from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain detailed project proformas, financial models, and cash flow forecasts for large‑scale development projects
• Perform scenario analysis and “what‑if” modelling related to density, phasing, pricing, and project assumptions
• Assist with capital stack planning, debt versus equity analysis, and project financing strategies
• Support project feasibility analysis and due diligence for new and existing developments
• Prepare financial packages and presentations to support internal approvals and financing discussions
• Monitor project budgets and provide ongoing financial analysis throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with Project Accounting on project transitions, loan draws, and ongoing project tracking
• Partner cross‑functionally with development, construction, civil, marketing, and sales teams
• Assist with pricing analysis and revenue forecasting in collaboration with sales teams
• Research financing programs, subsidies, and funding opportunities including CMHC and government‑backed initiatives
• Support broader FP&A and strategic finance initiatives as required
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, modelling, and analytical processes including leveraging AI and automation tools where appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in real estate development finance, project finance, FP&A, investment analysis, or a related field
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills are essential
• Experience building development proformas and cash flow models
• CPA or CFA designation completed or in progress is highly desirable
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think commercially and strategically
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Curiosity around technology, process improvement, and AI tools is considered an asset

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package including bonus and benefits
• Long‑term career stability with one of Vancouver’s most active development groups
• Exposure to landmark multi‑phase projects with significant scale and complexity
• Collaborative and high‑performing team environment
• Beautiful Vancouver office location and free parking